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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.02, 1,271.03 and 522.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.02, 1,271.03 and 522.74 is: 721.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.02 : 1,271.03 = 522.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.02/1,271.03 = 522.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.02x = 1,271.03 × 522.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.02x = 664,418.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,418.79/921.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.40

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